Information on funding for internationalisation

The Finnish National Agency for Education supports the internationalization of Finnish society. We coordinate internship, exchange and scholarship programmess and are responsible for the implementation and communication of European Union programmes in Finland in our field.

Internationality belongs to everyone!

On our website you will find many opportunities, from developing your organization's operations to internship opportunities abroad for recent graduates. Learn more about our international programmes, open applications and various forms of support.

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Funding programmes for organisations

Erasmus+

Erasmus+ is the European Union's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe.

European Solidarity Corps

youth.europa.eu

The European Solidarity Corps programme gives young people the opportunity to support the less fortunate and solve societal challenges both locally and across Europe. We give guidance on the application process and the different actions available.

Creative Europe

EU programme Creative Europe supports European cooperation in the audiovisual, cultural and creative sectors.

Nordplus

www.nordplusonline.org

The Nordplus Programme offers financial support between partners in the area of lifelong learning in the Baltic and Nordic area.

Nordic Master

The Nordic Master programme offers funding to joint Nordic programmes at the Master's level. There will be no new Calls for Proposals in Nordic Master.

Funding for individuals

EDUFI traineeship for higher education students and recent graduates

If you study at a higher education institution in Finland or have recently graduated from one, you can apply for an EDUFI traineeship abroad. An EDUFI traineeship will support your studies and expand your working life skills. Application rounds take place twice a year.

EDUFI Fellowships to Finland

Are you looking for a fellowship grant to help you recruit a foreign student to do doctoral research? The EDUFI Fellowship is intended particularly for starting work on a doctoral research project in Finland.

Finnish language and culture studies in universities outside Finland

The Finnish National Agency for Education is tasked with promoting the teaching of Finnish language and culture in universities outside Finland. We offer support to universities, teachers and students.

Support for internationalisation

Support for the internationalisation of higher education

The Finnish National Agency for Education supports international cooperation between higher education institutions through different funding programmes. An essential part of both the internationally and nationally financed programmes is network cooperation.

Benefits of international competence – guidelines for internationalisation

Information, perspectives and topics of discussion on the significance of international competence and concrete tips for promoting internationalisation.